To find out how much water a 145-pound person should drink based on the recommendation of three quarters of an ounce of water for every pound, we can use the following calculation:
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First, convert three quarters of an ounce to a decimal:
\(\frac{3}{4} = 0.75\) -
Now, multiply the person's weight by this amount:
\(145 \text{ pounds} \times 0.75 \text{ oz/pound} = 108.75 \text{ oz}\)
Thus, a 145-pound person should drink 108.75 oz of water.
The correct response is 108.75 oz.